Blue Sky Boys

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Event Blue Sky Boys
Venue The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 17 May 1997
Last Date 21 June 1997
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Wellington 1964 and The Everly Brothers, at a low point professionally and personally, are about to perform in the half empty Buffalo Hall. Across town The Beatles are also performing, but to rapturous crowds. Tensions mount between brothers Phil and Don as two Beatles fans, Fran and Jillian, are unwittingly caught in the crossfire.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Simone Darragh Actor Fran
Martin Howells Actor Peter Fontaine, NZ promoter
Craig Muller Actor Phil Everly
Adam Murphy Actor Don Everly
Sally Stockwell Actor Jillian
Eryn Wilson Actor Carl, the drummer
Alistair McDougall Costume Designer
Mark Hadlow Director
James Campbell Lighting Designer
James Campbell Lighting Operator/Technician
Grant Robertson Lighting Operator/Technician
Graham Wardrop Musician
Ken Duncum Playwright
Brian McMillin Production Manager
Gill Ivey Properties Officer
Maurice Kidd Set and/or Property Maker
Brian McMillin Set Designer
Sheena Baines Sound Designer
Sheena Baines Sound Operator/Engineer
Mandy Perry Stage Manager
Alistair McDougall Wardrobe Assistant
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Premiere Bats, 1990 with Tim Balme and Michael Galvin.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188676